Recipes Featuring Cantaloupe
View all 7Melon, Arugula, and Serrano Ham with Smoked Paprika Dressing
The smoked paprika in this recipe adds depth and richness. Unlike regular paprika, the Spanish smoked version is prepared by roasting the peppers over smoldering oak fires before being ground to a velvety powder.
Gingered Cantaloupe Shake
Gingered Cantaloupe Shake
Melon Coolers
Mexican aguas frescas, or "fresh waters," made from all kinds of fresh fruit, flowers, or herbs, are a great way to beat the heat. This cantaloupe version gets additional vim from a splash of club soda.
Gingered Cantaloupe Shake
A refreshing and flavorful cantaloupe shake made with creamy frozen yogurt and a hint of crystallized ginger.
Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
"I literally didn't know how to boil an egg until I was in my 20's — when I tried to impress a guy by making dinner for him," writes Sally Siegel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "I didn't have much success with the dinner or the guy, but I regrouped and put together a repertoire of fairly elegant dishes I felt confident making. Over the years, my cooking style has become more casual; I make dishes that are not too demanding, but still special for company."
Curried Trout with Chutney and Cucumber-Melon Raita
Raita, India's signature yogurt and vegetable condiment, is a refreshing accompaniment to the curried trout. This raita would also be delicious served with pita or naan.